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Welcome to the KeyCode class web page.
This page is your source for information regarding Mr. Thrasher's KeyCode class.
Course Description
KeyCode is a one-semester course designed to cover the state keyboarding and computer science coding block standards. Emphasis is placed on the following: understanding the importance of Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO), soft skill development, operation and management of classroom equipment, touch typing method, simple document formatting, and the computer science coding block. A minimum of 5 weeks shall be dedicated to students using keyboarding skills as they relate to formulating algorithms as well as create, analyze, test and debug computer programs in order to solve real-world problems. A text based programming language is required to accomplish these tasks.
Required Supplies
It is expected that each student will bring these items with them to every class session.
- Black or Blue Ink Pen
- Pencil and eraser
- 1.5 inch 3-ring binder with dividers for each unit or a pocket folder with fasteners
- Notebook paper for taking class notes
Textbook
There is no textbook for this course.
We use Typing.com for the typing lessons portion of this course.
We use Typing.com for the typing lessons portion of this course.
Grading Scale
All assignments will be assigned a numerical point value. To figure out the letter grade of the assignment, divide the points earned by the total points possible to get the percentage. This class will use the following grading scale in the assignment of grades:
90-100% = A
80-89% = B
70-79% = C
60-69% = D
Below 60% = F
80-89% = B
70-79% = C
60-69% = D
Below 60% = F
Late Work
Late work will NOT be accepted. It is the responsibility of the student to keep track of assignment due dates.
General Course Requirements
It is expected that students will pay attention in class and contribute to classroom discussion during class. The following items will constitute the student’s grade for this course:
Bell Work/Exit Tickets
Students will have an ongoing assignment for the first five minutes of class each day while attendance and other class business are completed. Exit tickets may be used to measure what a student has learned in class on a particular day, and whether or not they paid attention that day. There will be times when bell work or exit tickets are not used during the semester, but the student should expect to do this each day.
Course Assignments/Projects
Class assignments are designed to reinforce the concepts taught during each unit of this class. The assignments will either introduce, reinforce, or review the topic or lesson being studied. The course is designed for the student to be able to complete all coursework during class if the student uses their class time wisely. It is the student’s responsibility to complete each assignment by its due date, or make arrangements with Mr. Thrasher well in advance if the student is aware that there will be a valid reason for the assignment to be turned in late. All assignments will be posted on the class web page.
Course Notebook
Each student will be required to maintain a course notebook which will contain a chronological listing of all assignments, all class handouts, all class notes, any reviews, and all graded items. This notebook will be checked during the course of the year. These notebook checks will be both announced and unannounced. All notebooks will receive a final grade at the end of the course.
Tests/Quizzes
During this course, the student will be given many chances to test his or her knowledge of the material being studied. Most of the tests will be announced in advance, in order for the student to have plenty of time to prepare. However, there may be occasions where Mr. Thrasher will give the class an unannounced quiz. These quizzes will not have as many points as the unit exams, but they will be counted with the student’s test scores. Both Objective tests (true/false, multiple choice, matching, fill in the blank, short answer, essay) and Computer/Skills tests (perform actual functions and skills on the computer) will be used in this class.
Final Exam
The final exam will be a two-part exam. The first part will be a keyboard memorization test, which will test the student’s knowledge of the keyboard. The second part of the final will consist of a timed typing test, where the student will perform a timed typing test that will test for both accuracy and speed.
Extra Credit
If extra credit is offered, it is understood by Mr. Thrasher that it will be up to the student to choose whether or not to participate. Failure to participate will not affect a student’s grade in any way. In order for extra credit to be given, a student must hand in all required assignments for the class. It will only be used to help a student improve their grade. It cannot be used to take the place of a missing assignment.
Bell Work/Exit Tickets
Students will have an ongoing assignment for the first five minutes of class each day while attendance and other class business are completed. Exit tickets may be used to measure what a student has learned in class on a particular day, and whether or not they paid attention that day. There will be times when bell work or exit tickets are not used during the semester, but the student should expect to do this each day.
Course Assignments/Projects
Class assignments are designed to reinforce the concepts taught during each unit of this class. The assignments will either introduce, reinforce, or review the topic or lesson being studied. The course is designed for the student to be able to complete all coursework during class if the student uses their class time wisely. It is the student’s responsibility to complete each assignment by its due date, or make arrangements with Mr. Thrasher well in advance if the student is aware that there will be a valid reason for the assignment to be turned in late. All assignments will be posted on the class web page.
Course Notebook
Each student will be required to maintain a course notebook which will contain a chronological listing of all assignments, all class handouts, all class notes, any reviews, and all graded items. This notebook will be checked during the course of the year. These notebook checks will be both announced and unannounced. All notebooks will receive a final grade at the end of the course.
Tests/Quizzes
During this course, the student will be given many chances to test his or her knowledge of the material being studied. Most of the tests will be announced in advance, in order for the student to have plenty of time to prepare. However, there may be occasions where Mr. Thrasher will give the class an unannounced quiz. These quizzes will not have as many points as the unit exams, but they will be counted with the student’s test scores. Both Objective tests (true/false, multiple choice, matching, fill in the blank, short answer, essay) and Computer/Skills tests (perform actual functions and skills on the computer) will be used in this class.
Final Exam
The final exam will be a two-part exam. The first part will be a keyboard memorization test, which will test the student’s knowledge of the keyboard. The second part of the final will consist of a timed typing test, where the student will perform a timed typing test that will test for both accuracy and speed.
Extra Credit
If extra credit is offered, it is understood by Mr. Thrasher that it will be up to the student to choose whether or not to participate. Failure to participate will not affect a student’s grade in any way. In order for extra credit to be given, a student must hand in all required assignments for the class. It will only be used to help a student improve their grade. It cannot be used to take the place of a missing assignment.